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Recess: A critical part of a child's day

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on May 16, 2023 0 comments

Here’s a question that has really concerned us as a company and advocate for kids health and wellness. If research has consistently shown that recess offers numerous benefits to children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, why then are schools reducing recess?

Why Recess is Important for SEL

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on April 28, 2023 0 comments

Updated March 9, 2025 As the warmer temperatures begin to roll across the country, most kids in school simply can’t wait to get outside and play. My favorite time in school was always recess. However, for many children recess is a time wrought with fears of social engagements and anxiety of being...

Thriving Not Just Surviving: Revisiting SEL to Help Children Be Successful

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on April 27, 2023 0 comments

Recent national news agencies have reported an increase in concerns regarding the mental health of children. In fact, a national survey indicated (Kaiser Family Foundation/CNN, 2023) 90% of all adults feel that there is a mental health crisis in the US. Teachers know that keeping students healthy...

Reading, Movement and Literacy: The Importance of Mid-Line Crossing on Child Development

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on April 17, 2023 0 comments

Midline crossing refers to the ability to move your eyes or your body parts (arms and legs) from one side of your body to the other, crossing an imaginary midline that divides your body in two halves. Midline crossing is an essential skill that impacts growth and development. When we develop...

7 Healthy Recipes for Your Family Meal Plan!

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on March 17, 2023 0 comments

As a parent or caregiver, providing nutritious meals for your family is essential for their growth and development. However, with busy schedules and different food preferences, planning and preparing healthy meals can be challenging. In this post, we share some favorite healthy and nutritious...

The Buddy Circle™ (available in English or Spanish) was created as a wonderful tool to address student to student conflict. Use the Buddy Circle™ much like you would use a

Why Everyone Should Have The Buddy Circle™

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on March 12, 2023 0 comments

The Buddy Circle™ (available in English or Spanish) was created as a wonderful tool to address student to student conflict. Use the Buddy Circle™ much like you would use a "talking bench"; to help children work out differences. The words are great reminders of what students should do to engage in...

Turn Your School into a Positive Place Kids Love Using Stickers and Reusable Stencils

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 30, 2022 1 comments

Let’s do a little thought experiment. Imagine asking one of your students — any student — where they’d rather be on a weekday. What would they say?

Why You Should Combine Movement with Social-Emotional Learning Activities

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on August 23, 2022 2 comments

Reading, writing, math, science — the list goes on and on. As a teacher, you have so much to cram into the school day and so little time. The result?

A Quick Guide to Writing Grants for Sensory Rooms in Schools

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on July 28, 2022 5 comments

Look, we get it. Your schedule’s packed as it is. The last thing you feel like doing in your non-existent free time is writing grants for sensory rooms. Applying for grants is time-consuming (a single application can take months to complete). It’s also tedious. But the thing is, creating sensory...

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Sensory Pathways for Kids

by Fit and Fun Playscapes on July 20, 2022 1 comments

The Journal of School Health recently published a comprehensive review of the pandemic's effect on kids’ exercise levels. The results?

Recess: A critical part of a child's day

Reading, Movement and Literacy: The Importance of Mid-Line Crossing on Child Development

A Quick Guide to Writing Grants for Sensory Rooms in Schools

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Sensory Pathways for Kids

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